Controlling audio content layers played on a bank of electronic gaming machines

Abstract

A system comprising a communication interface, a processing circuit, and a memory device that stores machine readable instructions that, when executed by the processing circuit, cause the processing circuit to identify audio content that comprises multiple audio content layers. Each audio content layer of the plurality of audio content layers being playable to generate a portion of sound that is generated when playing the audio content. The processing circuit determines a quantity of active electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”) in a bank of EGMs, determines a portion of the audio content layers based on the quantity of active EGMs, and generates audio instructions for an active EGM in the bank of EGMs. The audio instructions can indicate that the portion of the audio content layers are selectable to be played by the active EGM. The processing circuit transmits, via the communication interface, the audio instructions to the active EGM.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Embodiments described herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for controlling a bank of electronic gaming machines, and in particular for controlling audio content layers played on a bank of electronic gaming machines.[0002]Electronic and electro-mechanical gaming machines (“EGMs”) are systems that allow users to place a wager on the outcome of a random event, such as the spinning of mechanical or virtual reels or wheels, the playing of virtual cards, the rolling of mechanical or virtual dice, the random placement of tiles on a screen, etc. The outcomes of such events are purely random or pseudo-random, and indeed, the requirement for randomness or pseudo-randomness of the outcomes is regulated in many jurisdictions.[0003]Gambling on these systems may be contrasted with some other types of gambling, such as blackjack and poker, in which a player may increase their chance of winning a wager by playing the game with some level of skill relative to other players....

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a system for controlling the audio content played on a bank of electronic gaming machines. The system includes a communication interface, a processing circuit, and a memory with instructions on how to identify the audio content and determine which parts of it are playable on each machine. The processing circuit generates audio instructions for the machines, which indicate which parts of the audio content can be played. The instructions are transmitted to the machines through the communication interface, and the audio is output through the speakers on the machines. This technology allows for more efficient and targeted audio content playback on multiple electronic gaming machines.

Problems solved by technology

Even in those games, however, a player cannot readily overcome the inherent randomness and odds of the game regardless of the player's skill.

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